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More than just a supermodel

A. Bennett | New Hampsha | 10/24/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"When the you think RuPaul what do you think? Well think again. RuPaul's second album will blow the roof off your house if you are not careful. The tracks on FOXY LADY show a fierce and frisky approach to dance music. The tracks showcase Ru's great ability to write fierce dance hooks and red hot meloodies. " A littel bit of love" is an amazingly well produced and well written track that is Rupaul's best effort to date. "Snapshot" is another simple pop/dance song that burns your mouth. The song "Dolores" is latin flavored track that is smeared with red hot dancablity. No song on the album sounds odd or misplaced. Due to RuPaul job profession the album didn't recieve must attention; however, fear not because it was a club sensation- and rightly so. An amazing effort and a dance album that ranks up there with Cher's "Believe" and Madonna's "Madonna"."

Rupaul is more a "treat" for the eyes than the ears

Reginald D. Garrard | Camilla, GA USA | 12/03/2006

(3 out of 5 stars)

"There are certain celebrities/"entertainers" that defy description: Slim Whitman, Kevin Federline, Mr. T., Flava Flav, and Paris Hilton. They are media "creations" that rely totally on gimmicks than genuine talent. I hate to do this but to that list, I must add RuPaul.

Standing at well over 6'7" in heels, the statuesque performer is an average looking guy but when dolled up to the max, he makes a stunning "woman" that appeals to both genders. Unfortunately, while the "look" may work on stage and on any visual medium, it's what is heard that makes it on a recording.

And on that "note," RuPaul doesn't quite cut it. He is an average singer, saddled on "Foxy Lady" with interchangeable songs that may be perfect for the dance floor or gym yet don't do much when played in the confines of one's home.

The album even lacks the tongue-in-cheek humor of the earlier "Supermodel of the World"; thus, "Foxy Lady" can't garner any more than a CURVED (and, SYMPATHETIC) three stars, in my opinion.

Now, if paired with the right producer that knows the singer's limits, Ru may just come up with a release worthy of his camp/novelty factor.

And, with that, he may emerge as more than just a gimmick."

Shake that nasty thing you nasty, nasty girl!

Bruce Aguilar | Hollywood, CA | 09/05/2001

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Foxy Lady isn't as unique as Supermodel of the World, but it does have it's high spots. The CD starts off with some basic boiler plate dance tracks but then the Foxy Lady track starts and the old Ru rears her head once again. From here on out it's the sassy, brassy and always classy Ru Paul doing her thing with style! Unfortunately nothing here reaches the heights of Supermodel, Back to My Roots or A Shade Shady, although R.U. Nasty, Work That Body and Dolores come close. I especially like the guitar work on Dolores, it has a nice Spanish feel. Celebrate is a terrific dance song that will get most everyone moving and should've been a larger hit. But mostly, if you're not a Ru Paul fan you probably will not be that satisfied. For fans though this is a 'must own'. With only 2 Ru records to choose from you gotta have 'em both!"

Listinging to this CD makes you want to get up and work it!

Tony Brister | 06/29/1998

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I think RuPaul has improved Greatly over her (or his) last CD, Supermodel of the World. There are more upbeat songs and really good songs that are written well. RuPaul, you go girl!"